For Quick Alerts
ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS  
For Daily Alerts
Oneindia App Download

High time Mehbooba Mufti is released, says Rahul Gandhi

By
|
Google Oneindia News

New Delhi, Aug 02: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday demanded the release of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying India''s democracy is damaged when the government illegally detains political leaders.

Rahul Gandhi

The Peoples Democratic Party leader has been in detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) since Jammu and Kashmir''s special status under Article 370 was revoked in August last year and the state was bifurcated into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Chidambaram terms extension of Mehbooba Mufti's detention abuse of law, assault; Calls for releaseChidambaram terms extension of Mehbooba Mufti's detention abuse of law, assault; Calls for release

Recommended Video

LK Advani, MM Joshi to attend Ayodhya ceremony via video confrencing|Oneindia News

"India's democracy is damaged when GOI illegally detains political leaders. It's high time Mehbooba Mufti is released," Gandhi said on Twitter.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration last week extended Mehbooba''s detention under PSA by another three months.

For Daily Alerts
Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X
X